For most of human history, “natural remedies” weren’t alternative at all—they were the foundation of health. Families and communities relied on herbs, roots, teas, poultices, fasting, and spiritual practices handed down through generations. These were not called “old wives’ tales”—they were simply common sense. The turning point came in the 1800s, when “scientific medicine” roseContinue reading “When Did Natural Remedies Become Old Wives’ Tales?”
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Sharing My Story on Avini Vibes
I was recently invited to share my story on Avini Vibes, which gave me the chance to reflect on some of the most meaningful parts of my journey. In the interview, I opened up about how my writing began after the loss of my son, Jared, in 1998 to suicide due to bullying. That heartbreakingContinue reading “Sharing My Story on Avini Vibes”
The Politics of Medicine vs. The Simplicity of Health
I’m sick of the politics of medicine. Regulators sit in offices and decide how much poison is “safe enough” for a pregnant mother, a newborn, or a child. They’ll tell you aluminum lakes in dyes, titanium dioxide in coatings, and trace heavy metals are “within limits.” But here’s the truth: our bodies were never designedContinue reading “The Politics of Medicine vs. The Simplicity of Health”
